Beer gardens with a playground in Munich that parents and kids love
What would Munich be without its beer gardens? We love them, especially since becoming parents. Spending long, relaxed afternoons at the beer garden with kids is wonderful, particularly in summer. But even here, not all beer gardens are the same.
For us, a great beer garden visit means sitting together with friends and family in a cozy atmosphere and, of course, treating yourself to a few Bavarian specialties. To make sure the kids look forward to going to the beer garden just as much as we do, we always choose places with a great playground and try to get a table close by so we can keep an eye on them.
Our favorite beer gardens that are especially great for families are the following:
Bike ride to a beer garden with a playground: Menterschweige
The Menterschweige beer garden is idyllically located in Harlaching on the high banks of the Isar and is a perfect destination for a family bike ride. Two spacious playgrounds make sure children of all ages have plenty to enjoy.
Older kids can let off steam on an impressive wooden ship that promises real adventure with a suspension bridge, climbing net, balancing ropes, and many other climbing features. For younger children, there is a classic play area with swings, a slide, spring riders, and a merry go round.
Many beer garden tables are set up right by the playground fence, so you can always keep an eye on the kids while relaxing and enjoying yourself. The food is exceptionally good and lovingly prepared at several stands. Even the selection is part of the fun here.
Alongside typical beer garden classics like roast chicken, Obatzda, and pretzels, there are also modern specialties such as burgers, ribs and steaks from the grill, stone oven pizza, grilled fish on a stick, as well as fresh salads and side dishes. Anyone coming here should definitely arrive hungry.
Feast in the Kugler Alm while the next generation is playing!
The Kugler Alm is a great destination in the south of Munich. Because in addition to a large beer garden, a lot is offered here for children. The large sandbox is a children’s construction site. Helmets and mason’s trowel as well as other sand toys are available and so the little craftsmen can get to work. Right next to it, the kids of a toy tractor can climb. In the back of the large children’s area, the children become passengers of the wooden railway or can practice as train personnel. The imagination is stimulated in any case. In summer, even pony rides for children are offered on Sundays.
The range of food here is rather unusual for a beer garden. In addition to the classics such as Obazdn, Hendl and Sparribs, there are also delicious foods such as grilled vegetables or salads. Otherwise, you look for it in vain in the beer garden. We found the “Auszogne” particularly delicious! It is freshly prepared. We had to make sure that we got something of it next to our children.
For Munich’s extremely advanced conditions, a changing table is located on both the women’s and men’s toilets. In addition, the little guests will be treated with an extra low children’s washbasin. We particularly appreciate something like that!
Visit the Aumeister in the middle of the city
The Aumeister beer garden is hidden in the northern part of the English Garden. It is a great destination for a family bike tour. But it is also easily accessible by car and there are some parking spaces.
The playground is located slightly laterally from the main part and is fenced. In front of it are some beer banks, which are almost exclusively confiscated by families. So you always have a good view of your children. The kids enjoy the different play possibilities with seesaw, turntable, swing, house for hiding and the large climbing tower including a suspension bridge. As a special highlight – at least from the children’s point of view – there is a small nostalgic carousel and a toy car right in front of the playground. Both set in motion as soon as you throw in a coin. Here, many children test how generous their (grand) parents are.
Relaxing Under Chestnut Trees in the English Garden
Not your typical beer garden – and that’s exactly what makes it special: the Sankt Emmeramsmühle, located in the northern part of the English Garden, is a true favorite for families. Beneath the old chestnut trees, you can sit back and relax in a wonderfully peaceful setting that almost feels like the countryside – even though you’re right in the heart of Munich.
Right next to the historic mill, a few sheep graze calmly on the nearby meadow, and just a few steps away, the Isar canal gently flows by. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the menu features everything from Bavarian classics to modern, regional cuisine – with delicious options for kids, of course.
The best part? There’s a playground just around the corner. It’s the perfect spot for a little family break that pairs perfectly with a walk through the English Garden.
Fresh plug fish, music and playground in the Wawi!
If you cycle long enough along the Isar to the south, you get to the “Wawi”, as the Waldwirtschaft is affectionately called by locals. Above the Isar extends the beer garden. In the middle of the beer garden there is a stage on which cozy jazz music is often played. Therefore, the Wawi is known to many as a jazz beer garden. The food here tastes particularly delicious! In addition to the classics, there is fresh plug fish and (very popular with children) a stand where fresh crepes are prepared.
There is a fenced playground for the children. Rather than the playground, however, the trampolines and the nostalgic ship swings attract the children. Both can be used for a small fee. Only the minimum age must be met.
The beer garden for families in the middle of the city!
The Augustiner Biergarten is super close to the city at the Hackerbrücke and thus not far from the main train station. However, you hardly feel what you can feel as soon as you have entered it. You sit under secluded big old trees while the children conquer the large playground. Only the number of tourists here is significantly higher than in many other beer gardens.
Somisable beer garden with children in the countryside!
Adjacent to the forest of Forstenrieder Park in the Würmtal is the Forsthaus Kasten beer garden. As an excursion destination for families, the Forsthaus Kasten is highly recommended. Either as a bike tour out of the city and into the countryside, but the beer garden is also easy to reach by car.
Typical Bavarian dishes are freshly prepared with local products. At the self-service counter you can provide yourself with the Schmakers and drinks and consume them directly on the green meadow or under chestnut trees.
Central beer garden with a playground: Seehaus in the English Garden
The Seehaus in the English Garden sits right by Kleinhesseloher See and combines relaxed beer garden atmosphere with plenty of space for children. Especially nice for families: the playground was renovated in summer 2025 and now features a new playhouse with a slide, swing, roundabout, and additional play equipment. Several tables are located right next to it, which makes it easy to keep an eye on the kids.
When it comes to food, you will find everything you would expect from a traditional beer garden: hearty snacks, Obazda, sausage salad, half roast chicken, cheese spaetzle, and Bavarian specialties from the sausage stand. It is a wonderful place to spend a long summer day surrounded by greenery. You can find the full menu here: www.kuffler.de
The most beautiful forest beer garden near Munich
The traditional Mariabrunn beer garden is located in the north of Munich and charms its visitors with heart and character. Surrounded by large chestnut trees, this family friendly beer garden sits right in the middle of nature. The atmosphere is relaxed and the scent of freshly grilled Steckerlfisch fills the air. Meanwhile, the kids can have fun at the forest playground.
For us, visiting a beer garden with children remains something truly special. Run with great care and warmth, Schlosswirtschaft Mariabrunn offers excellent Bavarian cuisine, a uniquely cozy atmosphere, and an unforgettable experience for the little ones.
If you like, you can also reach the beer garden by bike. It is about 25 km from Munich.
The beer garden where you can meet the locals!
The Taxisgarten is an institution in Munich Neuhausen. Here you can meet many locals. Centrally located, it is easily accessible by public transport as well as by bike or car. Huge chestnut trees provide shade almost everywhere. There are both a large number of beer tables and in the front area as well as at the playground some tables with chairs that allow the slightly more comfortable sitting with leaning on.
The playground is nicely integrated in the back. The center forms the slide. But the swings and seeses are also highly sought after as always. It is not uncommon to see parents in the large sandbox who have placed a chair right next to it to be ready when it comes to trying the sand cake. But regardless of this, there are numerous tables from which the view of the little ones is secured.
Which beer gardens with a playground are your favorites, or do you perhaps even have a hidden gem to share with us? Feel free to let us know and send us a message. We look forward to hearing from you.
